Question 1

What is Cefquinome used for?

Accepted Answer

Cefquinome is indicated for: Multi-drug resistant infections (off-label).

Question 2

What routes can Cefquinome be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: IM, SC.

Question 3

Which species have cited Cefquinome dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Cefquinome dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 2 species: Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic).

Question 4

Is Cefquinome a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Cefquinome is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Cefquinome?

Accepted Answer

Livestock use in EU (not FDA-approved in US). Critically important antibiotic — reserve for resistant infections. IM injection in neck muscle.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Cefquinome?

Accepted Answer

Reported side effects, adverse reactions, and contraindications for Cefquinome: Livestock use in EU (not FDA-approved in US). Critically important antibiotic — reserve for resistant infections. IM injection in neck muscle.

Question 7

How does Cefquinome work?

Accepted Answer

Fourth-generation cephalosporin with enhanced stability against AmpC beta-lactamases. Broad-spectrum including Pseudomonas. Not absorbed orally.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	IM	2–4 mg/kg	q12-24h	Weak	BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	IM	2–4 mg/kg	q12-24h	Weak	BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed

Cefquinome

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Species with Cefquinome dosing data (2 dose rules)

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Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

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